Automotive Technician

Team Car Care • Baxter, MN

27d

About The Position

The Automotive Technician performs mechanical repairs in a service center, professionally servicing guests’ vehicles to provide high-quality work and an outstanding guest experience. Training programs prepare technicians to perform a range of mechanical services, including lubrication, brakes, and tires.

The role includes diagnosing and repairing brake systems and other vehicle components, preparing estimates using computer systems and parts databases, and road-testing vehicles to confirm completed work meets standards. The technician also helps train and supervise the store’s apprentice teammate and may perform additional lubrication, fuel, tire rotation, and gearbox services.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of automotive experience.
• 1–2 years of experience working on brake systems.
• ASE A5 – Brakes certification.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to diagnose brake-system problems and relevant vehicle components.
• Ability to use computer systems and parts-reference applications to prepare estimates.

Nice To Haves

• ASE certifications in Engine Performance, Suspension and Steering, Electrical Systems, and Heating and Air Conditioning are preferred.
• Automotive technical or trade school degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Promote teamwork to deliver timely and accurate guest care during operating hours.
• Provide excellent guest service, including clear communication and feedback about guest vehicles.
• Keep the service center and workstation clean and presentable.
• Perform complete disc or drum brake service, including replacing braking components and performing brake flushes.
• Understand brake-system mechanics and servicing processes, answer customer questions, and diagnose brake-system issues.
• Diagnose vehicle components and make necessary repairs, including engine performance, suspension and steering, electrical systems, and heating and air conditioning.
• Use the current computer system and parts-reference programs to prepare parts and labor estimates.
• Road-test vehicles before and after service to ensure work meets standards.
• Perform secondary services as needed, including transmission and radiator fluid exchanges, fuel-filter and fuel-system services, tire rotations, and gearbox service.
• Provide training and supervision to the store’s apprentice teammate.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Biweekly bonus incentives.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• DailyPay.
• No need to pay for tools.
• Employee discount.
• Employee referral bonuses.
• Fleet referral bonuses.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance benefits.
• PerkSpot employee discount platform.
• Paid time off after 180 days.
• Spot bonuses through an internal rewards program.
• Uniforms paid for and laundered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED